Congratulations to the junior who continues to be recognized for her research project on the effects of amphetamine, which earned accolades at the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair.
By Juanita I.C. Traughber, Director of Marketing & Communications
Lin Zheng '26 took part in the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair and excelled again. She presented her work titled, “Towards the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders: The Impact of Amphetamine on the Dopamine System in Relation to Ovarian Hormone Cycles." Lin outright won the Regeneron biomedical category, earned second place in the Medicine and Health category, and was one of four winners of the U.S. Air Force award for a science and engineering project.
Lin also presented her research at the Tennessee Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Knoxville in February, placed first in the poster competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defens, and advanced to the national competition in April in Virginia.
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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